Salutations Mr. Speaker, as I rise to make this presentation in the 2020/21 Budget Debate, I give thanks to Almighty God for this beautiful gift of life, for health and strength, and for the opportunity to serve the people of Jamaica land we love. There are also many people who play a critical role in my life and who I...

1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 SALUTATIONS & EXPRESSIONS OF GRATITUDE Mr. Speaker, I begin by thanking Almighty God, from whom all blessings flow. Great is thy faithfulness. Great is thy mercy and thy loving kindness. Mr. Speaker this is a demanding job and one I could not do without the support of family, friends and colleagues. To the Councillors and Executive of...

TOWARDS A DECADE OF GROWTH TO ANCHOR OUR PEACE AND PROSPERITY! We are gathered here at the dawn of a new decade. The seeds we have planted in previous years are germinating and we commit to making this new decade one of increased growth, peace and prosperity in our land. Honourable Members, Jamaica has much to celebrate. Our emphasis on...

Mr. Speaker, I wish to begin by thanking the people of Central St. Catherine. It has been my great pleasure to represent them in this House over the past twenty one years. We have come a far way together, and we will go farther still together — as a team involving some of the best Councillors in Jamaica. To my...

Introduction Let me start by observing the convention of thanking those who facilitate my continuing Parliamentary and political service.   My wife and family, my constituency team, my personal support team, and my Party and Parliamentary colleagues. I also want to acknowledge the progress we have made over the past seven years, across two administrations, in implementing fiscal and economic reforms...

Mr. Speaker, it is with a great sense of humility that I stand here in this hallowed House for the 12th consecutive year, on behalf of the constituency and people of Western Portland. For this, I wish to thank the Almighty Father whose guidance and answers to prayers have made it possible. I wish to acknowledge and thank the Prime...

Mr. Speaker, in rising to report to this Honourable House on my areas of responsibility, I do so with the usual strong support and confidence of my family, including my political family in Central Clarendon. With great pride and appreciation, I make note of the support of my dear wife, Dawn; my team of Councillors, Joel Williams, Kenneth Davis and...